Archive for March, 2008

March
27

Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for young children

Posted by Jill, on March 27, 2008 at 9:40 am.
Categories: General news, Health and wellbeing

Parents and carers are being advised that children suffering from a cough or cold should be treated with paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower the child’s temperature and if they have a cough to use a simple cough syrup (such as glycerol, honey or lemon).  For young babies, who are having difficulty feeding, nasal saline drops [...]

March
23

South East Essex Women’s Environmental Network

Posted by Jill, on March 23, 2008 at 7:36 pm.
Categories: Eco News

I visited the South East Essex group of the Women’s Environmental Network (WEN) on Thursday evening. It was a small, friendly group who meet once a month in Westcliff.

Women’s Environmental Network is the only organisation in the UK working consistently for women and the environment. Our vision is of

A world where women are aware [...]

March
17

EU food chiefs fail to ban artificial additives

Posted by Jill, on March 17, 2008 at 8:33 am.
Categories: General news

EU food chiefs have rejected calls to ban additives which trigger hyperactive behaviour in children. The decision has appalled UK campaigners who insist millions of youngsters will be left exposed to harm.
A link between hyperactive behaviour and the substances used to colour sweets, drinks and medicines was established in a British study published last year. [...]

March
10

Southend University Hospital encourages a new generation of doctors to understand how lifestyle measures can help women through the menopause.

Posted by Jill, on March 10, 2008 at 5:16 pm.
Categories: Health and wellbeing

Doctors coming to Southend University Hospital for their training can now add an extra string to their bow by gaining expertise in menopause counselling.
Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Nidhi Tripathi has gained her advancedcertificate in menopause care from the British Menopause Society and is now a principal trainer for the faculty of reproductive healthcare [...]

March
06

Glaxosmithkline narrowly escapes criminal prosecution

Posted by Jill, on March 6, 2008 at 9:30 am.
Categories: Health and wellbeing

GSK investigation concludes  The MHRA has concluded its four year investigation into Glaxosmithkline and its anti-depressant drug Seroxat.  The investigation focused on whether GSK had failed to inform the MHRA of information it had on the safety of Seroxat in under 18’s in a timely manner.  The investigation was undertaken with a view to a [...]

March
03

Room to rent

Posted by Jill, on March 3, 2008 at 6:08 pm.
Categories: Therapists to therapist

If you are a hypnotherapist / NLP practitioner in the Southend area and are looking for a room to let, this could be ideal for you.
Anne Cambridge of The Opal Clinic is looking for someone to rent a room on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturay.  It is a beautiful clinic, so don’t miss this opportunity. Give her [...]